Purdue's 150th anniversary

History

University Hall (known as the Main Building) was completed in 1877, becoming the central building on the Purdue campus. Today it remains the oldest building on campus.

Achievement

Purdue University is called the "Cradle of Astronauts" for good reason. Twenty-four Purdue graduates have been selected for space travel, including the first and the most recent astronaut to walk on the moon.

Spirit

Boilermakers — the moniker for the University's athletics teams — has become a popular reference for all things Purdue. A reporter first used the name in 1891 to describe the football team, and it quickly gained approval from students.